Senior Electrical Test Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Test Design Engineer – Base Innovate

Join us to apply for the Senior Electrical Test Design Engineer role at Base Innovate.

• Apply aerospace engineering principles and working knowledge to a range of problems requiring imaginative and practical solutions.
• Research, develop, design, and document LabVIEW‑driven automated tests for electronic components, equipment, controllers, devices, and systems.
• Perform electrical test tasks allocated by the Electrical Test management team from concept to introduction to use, taking particular account of value, design for reuse, safety, validation, and configuration management.
• Ensure the safety and serviceability of used facilities and equipment.
• Create, review, and release technical documentation that defines the requirements, design, verification, processes, and procedures governing electrical test activity.
• Collaborate with technical colleagues outside of the business unit/functional area as needed to accomplish objectives.
• Support the Electrical Test engineering management team in performing activities associated with electrical tests for avionic equipment and systems.
• Work as an effective team member to collectively deliver internal and external customer requirements.
• Support all stages of lifecycle management relating to development and validation of electrical test products.

Engineering or science degree, or equivalent experience following an apprenticeship.

Minimum 7 years within the engineering or manufacturing industries.

• A sound understanding of electrical systems.
• Able to work with circuit diagrams.
• Proficient user of LabVIEW, MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Understanding of digital and analogue hardware and ability to debug equipment using laboratory instruments (DMM, oscilloscope, etc.).
• Electrical test hardware design experience.
• Understanding of requirements management, configuration management, and health & safety requirements applicable to office and laboratory environments.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Pro‑active and able to use their own initiative.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborates well in a team environment.
• Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Appetite to learn.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• Flexible working hours and 2 days home office.
• Internal promotion opportunities whenever possible.
• Investment in employees’ long‑term growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities (Eaton University).
• Commitment to reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

The successful applicant will be in contact with U.S. ITAR‑controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to U.S. ITAR‑controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law.